Published 16:02 IST, October 12th 2019
WWE Draft: Here's why The Undertaker & John Cena were not on the list
This week's WWE Draft brought plenty of surprises for the fans with half of them still to come in next week's Raw. Read more as we explore the list of talent
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The WWE Draft went underway on this week's episode of Friday Night Smackdown. While the 71 superstars set to be drafted had some big names in them, a few of the biggest names in WWE were missing. In this article, we discuss the reason for the same.
WWE Draft: The Undertaker and John Cena missing from the list
Superstars like John Cena, The Undertaker, Cain Velasquez, Ronda Rousey, The Hardy Brothers, and Sheamus were not included in the Draft list. A major reason for the absence of names like John Cena and The Undertaker could be the status of the superstars' participation in WWE. John Cena and The Undertaker are both part-timers at this point and are not part of any active storylines. Although they are not retired, their external commitments and decisions make their appearances unpredictable. It can be assumed that these superstars are free agents in the Draft but another major reason behind their absence from the list could also be the fact that the brands would not want to waste their picks on talent which will not bring too much value to their brand in the long run.
Highlights of WWE Draft Day One
The first day of the WWE Draft brought plenty of surprises to the fans as many superstars now have new homes. Here are the list of superstars who are now a part of Smackdown.
- Roman Reigns
- "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt
- Sasha Banks
- Braun Strowman
- The Revival
- Lucha House Party
- Heavy Machinery
- Lacey Evans
Some superstars who remained unpicked were:
- Cesaro
- Chad Gable
- EC3
- Humberto Carillo
- Akira Tozawa
- Sin Cara
- Eric Young
- Heath Slater
- Drew Gulak
- Tamina
- B-Team
The remainder of the Draft will take place on next week's Monday Night RAW.
Updated 17:37 IST, October 12th 2019